Ask Cael: Cael, Its almost wrestling season, and since my school doesnt do conditioning during the summer, and i need to drop weight, whats the best thing i can do as of right now to both geting in wrestling shape, and to lose the weight?

Story Published Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Question from Erik: Cael, Its almost wrestling season, and since my school doesnt do conditioning during the summer, and i need to drop weight, whats the best thing i can do as of right now to both geting in wrestling shape, and to lose the weight?

Erik, If you have access to wrestling mats, the best thing to do is wrestle. Drill, and spend time in all areas but wrestle hard. The best way to get into wrestling shape is to wrestle. Train and scrimmage at actual match pace. Drill at match pace. Running and different strength and conditioning excercises can help but wrestling shape comes from hard wrestling. If you need to lose weight, wrestle for longer periods of time. You need to burn more calories so workout longer. To get in shape you need to pick up the intensity. When I needed to lose weight in college I would put sweats on after practice and grab a partner and wrestle. You can also put sweats on and run or bike but you get better by wrestling.

Also, eat healthy food. Eliminate sodas and limit junk food.

If I were you I would focus more on becoming a better wrestler instead of losing weight. Work on technique. Get off season competition in if possible. Go to camps if possible, but find a place and way to get on the mat.

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